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Get your FREE Moon ReadingMonday December 24, 2001, Christmas Eve
US date format: 12/24/2001, UK date format: 24/12/2001
The day of the week was Monday, under the astrological sign of Capricorn (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on December 24, 2001).
The number one song in US was How You Remind Me by Nickelback.
Tigerland, directed by Joel Schumacher, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2001 while Jackdaws by Ken Follett was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Magical Egypt. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Diablo II: Lord of Destruction or Capitalism II.
The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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December 24, 2001 Famous Deaths
Who died on December 24, 2001?
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Greek-British singer and songwriter, always bearded with stubble and a tough-guy persona.
Columbian writer (Born 1917).
French diplomat and politician who was Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1958 to 1968 and Prime Minister from 1968 to 1969 under the...
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British-American star of some 57 movies and several television series, also prominent for being brother-in-law to the late U.S.
December 24, 2001 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Capricorn
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
December 24, 2001 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was December 24, 2001?
The day of the week was Monday.
December 24th marks the 357th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2001.
There are 7 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Tigerland
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
Starring: Colin Farrell, Matthew Davis, Clifton Collins Jr., Tom Guiry
Country: United States of America
The Faculty
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Robert Rodriguez
Starring: Jordana Brewster, Clea DuVall, Laura Harris, Josh Hartnett
Country: United States of America
What Women Want
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Nancy Meyers
Starring: Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, Alan Alda
Country: United States of America
Delivering Milo
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Nick Castle
Starring: Anton Yelchin, Albert Finney, Bridget Fonda, Campbell Scott
Country: United States of America
Drowning Mona
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Nick Gomez
Starring: Danny DeVito, Bette Midler, Neve Campbell, Jamie Lee Curtis
Country: United States of America
Music charts
What was the number one song on December 24, 2001? Which were the top hits on December 24, 2001?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Nickelback - How You Remind Me
- Usher - U Got It Bad
- Mary J. Blige - Family Affair
- Pink - Get The Party Started
- Enrique Iglesias - Hero
Top #5 R&B songs
- Usher - U Got It Bad
- Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti - Always On Time
- Alicia Keys - A Woman's Worth
- Aaliyah - Rock The Boat
- Michael Jackson - Butterflies
Top #5 Latin songs
- Alejandro Fernandez - Tantita Pena
- Shakira - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
- Carlos Vives - Dejame Entrar
- Palomo - No Me Conoces Aun
- Enrique Iglesias - Heroe
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Magical Egypt
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Jesús Sánchez Romeva
Micawber
Release year: 2001
Hallo Robbie!
Release year: 2001
Country: Germany
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Release year: 2001
Directed by: David Piel
Justice League
Release year: 2001
Written by: Bob Kane, William M. Marston, Joe Shuster, Jerry Siegel, Gardner Fox, Christopher Keenan
Starring: Carl Lumbly, George Newbern, Phil LaMarr, Kevin Conroy
Country: United States of America
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 2001?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Closing In -- Dec. 24, 2001
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9823
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.631632
- Wired: Wired - December, 2001
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Jackdaws
By: Ken Follett
"D Day is near. The Germans don't know when or whereabouts, but they know it will be soon. For Felicity "Flick", Clairet, the stakes are higher than ever.
One Nation
By: the editors of Life magazine
LIFE has been there to help us remember and renew during our nation's most difficult times. The LIFE editors have compiled a powerful, beautifully illustrated account of tragedy as well as triumph.
Desecration
By: Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins
His Excellency Global Community Potentate Nicolae Carpathia has now ordered all Morale Monitors to be armed before he travels along the Via Dolorosa to the temple where he is sure to surprise with shocking surprises.
The Mitford Snowmen
By: Jan Karon
Everyone's favourite characters are full of holiday spirit in Mitford at Christmastime. The Mitford Snowmen are brought to Main Street by a swirling snowfall for a snowman-building contest.
Crossing Over
By: John Edward
John Edward brings his fans along on an extraordinary journey through his life. His TV show and his personal appearance arespoilt, funny, and surprisingly candidJohn Edward deals with the issues.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Diablo II: Lord of Destruction
Capitalism II
Flower, Sun, and Rain
Cube
Eurofighter Typhoon
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $38.85
- Apple AAPL: opens at $20.90
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $67.72
- General Electric GE: opens at $41.35
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $122.05
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 129.87 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5935 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.6926 CHF
- 1 EUR = 113.84 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6075 GBP
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on December 24, 2001?
On December 24, 2001 the day of the week was Monday.
What zodiac sign is December 24, 2001?
On December 24, 2001 the zodiac sign was Capricorn.
Who was the US President on December 24, 2001?
On December 24, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 2001?
On December 24, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 24, 2001?
On December 24, 2001 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on December 24, 2001?
Famous people died on December 24, 2001 include, Harvey Martin, Robert Leckie, René Alpsteg.
